Travel Oncology RN - $1,899 per week

About the role

We're looking for Oncology RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Richmond, VA. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. As an Oncology RN, you'll provide top-level care for critically or chronically ill cancer patients. Under direction from a physician, you may administer chemotherapy, implement new methods of symptom treatment, and monitor patients' progress. Oncology Travel Nurses are crucial in creating a supportive care environment. A large portion of this important job is educating cancer patients about treatment options and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate treatment plans.
• Provide patient education and treatment tracking.
• Be a reliable source of comfort and support for cancer patients and their families.
• Attend to a great number of details while working under pressure.
• Implement best practice treatment protocols in a variety of settings.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty.
• Ability to easily lift 20 pounds; moving or lifting patients may require lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Potential exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases.

Requirements

• BLS certification.
• At least 1 year of recent acute care experience (1‑2 years preferred).
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Schedule

• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per week: 36
• Shift: 12 hours, days